Tawa Sabzi

Tawa is a heavy iron griddle used in Indian and Asian cuisine.The normal tawa is used for making chapatis ,but when we have to make Tawa delicacies we have to use a big flat tawa. Tawa dishes are normally dry..or you could say semi dry. Gravy is added to the veggies and then dried so…

Punjabi Mango Pickle

 I am very fond of pickles,but normally I make water based pickles ,which last for a week. I have some wonderful friends who are very good with the other pickles,so normally I get my stock from them..The ICC …..yes..The Indian Cooking Challenge announced a Punjabi pickle this time…a pickle which had oil and the recipe is the…

Broccoli and Bean Wraps

We all are aware of the goodness of Broccoli,that it is full of vitamin c,has anti cancer properties also it’s good for the heart.Best eaten raw,but steaming or stirfrying does not destroy its goodness.Today I have combined Broccoli and paneer with other healthy ingredients and made a wrap.Somehow I am fond of wraps…lots of veggies…

Stuffed Bread Pakoras

BM # Day 7 Last day of the BM # 6 and Valli has given a new twist to this marathon by pairing two bloggers and cooking from each other’s blog …ofcourse keeping the theme in mind.My blog partner Manisha,has a Rajasthani blog and has some lovely recipes,a few were suitable for my picnic theme,but…

Choclate Cake

BM # 6 Day 6 Since the last few days I have been posting sandwiches  or rolls..well how about carrying a delicious choclate cake for the picnic? This is a cake which gets ready in just flat 15 minutes.Really!This recipe has been shared by my daughter  who had been telling me to try this lovely…

Vegetable Corn Handvo

BM # 6 Day 5 Today I have chosen a nutrition packed one pot meal for picnic which will be relished by all.Vegetable Corn Handvo,a savoury cake  full ofvegetables,rice and corn and a crunch of sesame seeds,sanwiched with tangy ketchup.This has a blend of all flavors…slightly sweet,spicy and tangy…of course we can alter it according to our tastebuds..lot…

Submarine Sandwich

BM # 6 Day 4 For the fourth day of marathon I have chosen Submarine Sandwiches.These are very popular in America,well with all these food chains coming up all over the world ..they have gained popularity here in India as well.These are oblong rolls ,split lengthwise or cut into a’v’ or sometimes even scooped out.A…

Bun Samosa

BM # 6 Day 3 Samosas are a hot favorite with me and I would normally eat them with a slice of bread and some spicy green chutney.Recently my son introduced me to a different version of samosa….sandwiched in a bun..with sweet imli chutney,spicy green chutney and the fiery red chilly garlic chutney!!.This Bun –Samosa…